Wiggelo

A new fun song called "Wiggelo" was taught, learned and shared at Scout Camp on June 12.  It's demonstrated here. 

11 year olds Camp Out

Our twin sons had their first overnight scout camp out this weekend!  My husband loves scouting and camping and enjoyed going along. The boys loved discovering the wonders of their new pocket knives and compasses.

 Here is their camp site.

Discovering a watering trough at the top of the hill.  

Preparing for their hike by learning about orienteering -- how to use their new compasses.














Locating True North.

Coming back to their camp site from their hike.

Blue Venom, Furious Racer Receive Pinewood Derby Awards

Blue Venom was the name of car 26 in this year's Pinewood Derby.
It received the "Best of Show" Award.
Furious Racer was the name of car 27.
It received the "Best Paint Job" Award.

Tiger Ears

It's time for "our state fair, is the best state fair, don't miss it, don't even be late!" One of the favorite treats there is Tiger Ears, scones made large and thin and served with honey butter, sponsored by the local Boy Scouts. We planned to go on Saturday, but changed to going the following Saturday. We could hardly wait for the Tiger Ears, so we decided to make these "scones" ourselves. Ours weren't as large and thin, but the kids liked them better.

The recipe is from my cousin who says she uses this recipe for everything, but any bread recipe will do.

In mixing bowl:
Dissolve 3 cups warm water, 2 Tbs. dry yeast, 1 Tbs. sugar and let sit 5 minutes.
Add: 1/2 c sugar, 2 tsp. salt, 1/3 c. oil, 6-7 cups flour, knead 5 minutes with dough hook.

For SCONES: Increase sugar to 1 c. After turning onto floured board, pat 1/2" thick. Cut, stretch thin. Let rise 30 minutes. Fry in hot oil.

For LOAVES: Shape into 2 loaves. Let rise 30 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

For ROLLS: Do not punch down the dough after rising. Just turn onto floured board. Pat to 1" thick. Cut, stretch thin. Let rise 30 minutes. Fry in hot oil.

For CINNAMON ROLLS: Increase the sugar to 1 cup. After turning onto floured board, roll to 3' x 3' square. Spread with 1 cup butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup white sugar, lots of cinnamon, nuts and raisins, optional. Roll up, cut 1" thick and cut. Bake at 375 degrees 15-20 minutes. Cool some, frost with 1 cube magarine, 4 cups powdered sugar, 4-5 Tbs. milk, 1 Tbs. vanilla